Local Happenings and Visits Across Comanche County
Mrs W B Baldwin travels to Shrveeport Louisiana to visit relatives Guy McNeely from Granbury visits family during holidays Ethel Jones leaves for sister s wedding Ollie Britt covers school absence Lula Masters becomes teacher G H Wilson the M E church pastor preaches Jay Wood from Austin visits brother W A Hunt holds position with H T C Ry Co Postmaster G L Sullivan of Comanche visits friends Henry H Ladd hosts Christmas tree at Ladd ranch young people party hosted by Mrs F L Little Vance Annie Ray s son ill with pneumonia improving A J Walker travels to Arbor Springs to see brother in law Lewis Marshall who is sick Frank Ross and wife visit parents Aunt Martha Cox visiting Will Langston Boy warns to stay careful Pauline Baker returns home after lagrippe care by grandparents Dr Neal and wife
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Baldwin
Shrveeport
Guy McNeely
Granbury
Ethel Jones
Ollie Britt
Lula Masters
G. H. Wilson
M. E. Church
Jay Wood
Austin
W. A. Hunt
G. L. Sullivan
Comanche
Henry H. Ladd
Ladd Ranch
K. S. Walker
F. L. Little
Vance
Annie Ray
A. J. Walker
Arbor Springs
Lewis Marshall
Frank Ross
John Ross
Martha Cox
Will Langston
Sidney News Briefs Highlight Local Visits and Basketball Win
Local residents visited relatives in various towns including Downing Comanche and Gap. Sidney High School basketball team defeated Blanket 14 to 13 with a crowd of students traveling to the game. Mrs Charlie White visited her daughter and Robonee Walker taught at Arbor Springs, with teachers and families mentioned in passing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. M. Graham
Near
Downing
Sidney
Charlie White
Gap
F. L
Roonee Walker
Arbor Springs
RUN DOWN WOMEN FIND HEALTH IN A SIMPLE TONIC
A promotional notice urges health through Vinci cod liver and iron tonic with oil free, claiming it restores appetite and strength for run-down women. Mrs Walter Price of Biloxi Mississippi testifies to months of weakness improving after starting Vinci. The ad cites Comanche Texas as seller location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vinci
Walter Price
Biloxi
Local Social Roundup From Oak Valley and Nearby Areas
Herbert Taylor left for Ringo Saturday night after days with friends and relatives. D J Stubblefield returns home from Coryell visited friends. Oak Valley youths attend party at Mr Lews in Indian Creek and enjoy a singing class led by Guy Philipps with Carl Johnson and Golda MelIntire. Olene Robertson visited Comanche. Willie Holland and Marcus Taylor of Sidney visited Sunday. Jeff Garner hosted a young folks party Thursday night. Roy Johnson visited Willie Roe Saturday. Fannie Cox returns from Fort Worth after visiting her parents Mr and Mrs J Spense, sister Cleo accompanies her. J T Howell and wife visited DeLeon for a few days. Mrs J J Johnson visited Mrs W A Robertson Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Taylor
Ringo
D. J. Stubblefield
Coryell
Oak Valley
Mr. Lews
Indian Creek
Guy Philipps
Carl Johnson
Golda MelIntire
Olene Robertson
Comanche
Willie Holland
Marcus Taylor
Sidney
Jeff Garner
Roy Johnson
Willie Roe
Fannie Cox
Fort Worth
J. Spense
Miss Cleo
J. T. Howell
DeLeon
J. J. Johnson
W. A. Robertson
Local Notes On Moves And Repairs In Downing
Mrs B F Cadenhead and child left for Durant Oklahoma to join her husband after weeks away. J H Holmes and father traveled to Putnam for the health of the latter. B L Adams shipped cattle and hogs to Fort Worth with good prices. Richard Kelly wife and baby and Rev Gordon moved from Hardeman county to live here. Mrs Sublett returned from Eastland county to be with her daughter Mrs J T High. Plowing dominates. Fern High injures arm turning a gasoline engine wheel. Oscar Kelly wears sling after a head injury from a stray rock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Cadenhead
Durant
Okla
J. H. Holmes
Putnam
B. L. Adams
Fort Worth
Richard Kelly
Rev. Gordon
Hardeman County
Oscar Kelly
Local Weather Happy. School Sees Growth After Christmas
Community reports fine health and pleasant weather. School enrollment increases with many new pupils since Christmas. D O Williams visited Judie Pitman’s home last weekend. Community members attended the funeral of Mrs. Hugh Gilmore of Oliver Springs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. O. Williams
Judie Pitman
Hugh Gilmore
Oliver Springs
Frontier school project progresses with teacher Miss Burks
Land is being broken as work moves forward. The school started Monday and is progressing well under teacher Miss Esther Burks. Best wishes go to the chief exponent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esther Burks
Comanche Builds and Homes Mark 1913 Progress
In 1913 Comanche saw development with a new school building and K P Hall. New homes for residents like Thadberg Slider Moore Cunningham Smith Simmons Holman Bradshaw Shappard Nabers and the Goodson family reflected broad improvements. The town urges moving forward into a brighter 1914.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche
Buiding
P. Hall
W. H. Thadberg
W. R. Slider
T. O. Moore
W. J. Cunningham
Geo. Smith
Geo. Simmons
Nat Holman
W. C. Bradshaw
Miss Sallie Shappard
Joel Nabers
Goodson
Visit of C W B M Meeting January 13 1914
Program of the Christian Church missionary society meeting at 3 PM lists talks by Mrs M K Witt Miss Mae Hall Mrs L J Kittles and others on topics including Why should I study missions What consecrated money will do and China's urgent call Leader Mrs R F Holloway urges special prayerful effort Hostess Mrs G W Tate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. K. Witt
Mae Hall
L. J. Kittles
Geof Hogan
China
J. M. Rieger
Wm. McKinney
Dr. Ory
Tom Bell
Jim Cox
R. F. Holloway
G. W. Tate
Editor and wife relocate to Ira Tunnell residence
The editor and his wife move to the Ira Tunnell home in West Comanche and will stay there to receive friends. Mr. Tunnell has gone to Wichita Falls and Mrs. Tunnell plans to join him shortly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira Tunnell
West Comanche
Mr. Tunnell
Wichita Falls
Mrs. Tunnell
Rowland’s Big Five Ten Cent Store Bargain Sign Sighting
A reader reports spotting a conspicuous Rowland’s Big Five Ten Cent Store sign advertising low prices. The notice hints at ongoing bargains attracting shoppers seeking discounts at the local merchants.
Acknowledgments for Support After Death of Husband and Father
Mrs. Aaron Cunningham and children extend thanks to all who offered aid during illness death and burial. They specifically acknowledge neighbors and liverymen McCollum and Harvey, the telephone and telegraph companies, and Conductor Sam Moore along with Frisco railroad officials for delaying a train to reunite family members. They pledge to reciprocate kindness when others need help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCollum
Harvey
Sam Moore
Frisco
Fort Worth
Aaron Cunningham
District Attorney McClellan Seeks Re election
Gatesville candidate J. R. McClellan announces his bid for re election as District Attorney. The editor endorses his record and merit, noting his credit to the district, while urging voters to judge his experience and qualifications. The piece also mentions rival Mottellan as popular and kindly, hoping for fair consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. McClellan
Gatesville
McClellan
Mr. Mottellan
Waj
Illness Grips Mrs C T Sams in City Home
Mrs C T Sams aunt of Mrs P Smith is seriously ill at the Smith residence. She recently returned from California and has lived with her niece in the city for several years, with doctors not predicting improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. T. Sams
P. Smith
Smith
California
Rowland's Big Five And More At Lower Prices
Rowland's offers the Big 5 10 15 and 25e fore products at reduced prices. Customers are urged to visit the store to buy these discounted items and save money on multiple sets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rowland
Scotch Woolen Tailors Proclaim Unmatched Cleaning Pressing
The ad proclaims superior cleaning and pressing services with a bold promise to prove it. It emphasizes craftsmanship and reliability from Scotch Woolen Tailors and mentions the Wm. Reese Company's motto about competency and purity of drugs as a sibling claim to trust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scotch Woolen Tailors
Wm. Reese Company
Comanche Texas Ordinance Bans Street Obstructions
The city council prohibits leaving vehicles, machinery, or any obstruction on public squares or streets longer than twelve hours in daylight or at night. Each day or night an obstruction remains becomes a separate offense with a fine between one and ten dollars. Passed December 29, 1913. Signed by Mayor G A Cunningham and City Secretary N A Palmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche
Texas
G. A. Cunningham
N. A. Palmer
Wm. Reese Co Offers Truss Fitting Guarantee
The Wm. Reese Co promises to fit a truss without extra cost if rupture occurs, ensuring safety without additional charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Reese Co
Notice to Stockholders First National Bank Comanche
Notice is hereby given that the regular annual meeting of the stockholders of the First National Bank of Comanche Texas will be held at its banking house in Comanche Texas on Tuesday the 13th day of January 1914 for the purpose of electing directors for the current year and for the transaction of other legitimate business. 31 W. M. Durham, Cashier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Bank
Comanche
Texas
W. M. Durham
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Pauline Baker
Dr. Neal
Sidney News
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Tex
Oak Valley News
Rucker News
Bryson School House
Christian Church
Geo. Wetzel
Wetzel
N. Main Street
East Side School
G. W. McClellan
Chief Exponent
Gib Callaway
R. H. Moore
Dan Dutton
The
Comanche Mercantile Co
Geo. Montgomery
Liberal Commission
B. F.’. Grimes
McPherson House
M. B. White
Lamkin, Texas
Lee Morris Place
Neely-Harris-Cunningham Co
Grace Bonds
J. B. Arthur
Oklahoma
Comanche County
A. N. Baxter
Tae
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Herbert Goodson
Jorie W. Burks
G. C. Hamilton
Geo. C. Wetzel
J. B. Payne
W. H. Carpenter
J. E. Deely
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